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Electronic Assistive Technology (EAT) is a subset of a wider range
of products and services known as Assistive Technology (AT). AT is
designed to support and enable people with disabilities, either
acquired or congenital, to participate in activities with greater
independence and safety. With a global aging population, it has an
important role to play in enabling and supporting those with
disability and their carers. Handbook of Electronic Assistive
Technology discusses a range of commonly available or emerging
electronic assistive technologies. It provides historical
background, advice when assessing for these devices and references
different models of provision. It includes both medical and
engineering aspects of provision. It is anticipated that the book
will support students, trainees, and newly qualified Assistive
Technology Practitioners to develop their understanding of the
field, by considering the variables that could potentially
influence the decision-making process when assessing for and
providing this equipment. It also provides a reference point for
those already practicing in this field and offers coverage of a
broader range of technologies than clinicians may be exposed to, in
their daily work This is the first reference book to focus on a
comprehensive set of electronic assistive technologies and discuss
their clinical application.
Nonlinear Kalman Filter for Multi-Sensor Navigation of Unmanned
Aerial Vehicles covers state estimation development approaches for
Mini-UAV. The book focuses on Kalman filtering technics for UAV
design, proposing a new design methodology and case study related
to inertial navigation systems for drones. Both simulation and real
experiment results are presented, thus showing new and promising
perspectives.
Amplifiers and Oscillators Optimization by Simulation provides a
comprehensive resource on the topic, including theory and
simulation. The book presents a panorama of electronic patterns,
from the simple, to the more complicated. Comparisons of different
structures and their advantages and disadvantages are included,
making this the go-to book for engineers who need to quickly find
the characteristics of a circuit and the method of calculation and
dimensioning of components that fit a particular design.
This book provides an introduction to the physics of
nanoelectronics, with a focus on the theoretical aspects of
nanoscale devices. The book begins with an overview of the
mathematics and quantum mechanics pertaining to nanoscale
electronics, to facilitate the understanding of subsequent
chapters. It goes on to encompass quantum electronics, spintronics,
Hall effects, carbon and graphene electronics, and topological
physics in nanoscale devices.
Theoretical methodology is developed using quantum mechanical and
non-equilibrium Green s function (NEGF) techniques to calculate
electronic currents and elucidate their transport properties at the
atomic scale. The spin Hall effect is explained and its application
to the emerging field of spintronics - where an electron s spin as
well as its charge is utilised - is discussed. Topological dynamics
and gauge potential are introduced with the relevant mathematics,
and their application in nanoelectronic systems is explained.
Graphene, one of the most promising carbon-based nanostructures for
nanoelectronics, is also explored.
Begins with an overview of the mathematics and quantum mechanics
pertaining to nanoscale electronicsEncompasses quantum electronics,
spintronics, Hall effects, carbon and graphene electronics, and
topological physics in nanoscale devicesComprehensively introduces
topological dynamics and gauge potential with the relevant
mathematics, and extensively discusses their application in
nanoelectronic systems"
Partial-update adaptive signal processing algorithms not only
permit significant complexity reduction in adaptive filter
implementations, but can also improve adaptive filter performance
in telecommunications applications. This book gives
state-of-the-art methods for the design and development of
partial-update adaptive signal processing algorithms for use in
systems development.
Partial-Update Adaptive Signal Processing provides a comprehensive
coverage of key partial updating schemes, giving detailed
information on the theory and applications of acoustic and network
echo cancellation, channel equalization and multiuser detection. It
also examines convergence and stability issues for partial update
algorithms, providing detailed complexity analysis and a unifying
treatment of partial-update techniques.
Features:
- Advanced analysis and design tools
- Application examples illustrating the use of partial-update
adaptive signal processing
- MATLAB codes for developed algorithms
This unique reference will be of interest to signal processing and
communications engineers, researchers, R&D engineers and
graduate students.
"This is a very systematic and methodical treatment of an adaptive
signal processing topic, of particular significance in power
limited applications such as in wireless communication systems and
smart ad hoc sensor networks. I am very happy to have this book on
my shelf, not to gather dust, but to be consulted and used in my
own research and teaching activities" - Professor A. G.
Constantinides, Imperial College, London
About the author:
Kutluyil Dogancay is an associate professor of Electrical
Engineering at the University of SouthAustralia. His research
interests span statistical and adaptive signal processing and he
serves as a consultant to defence and private industry. He was the
Signal Processing and Communications Program Chair of IDC
Conference 2007, and is currently chair of the IEEE South Australia
Communications and Signal Processing Chapter.
* Advanced analysis and design tools
* Algorithm summaries in tabular format
* Case studies illustrate the application of partial update
adaptive signal processing
* MATLAB code listings on an accompanying website
A large amount of natural or artificially produced physical
phenomena are exploited for practical applications, even though
several of them give rise to unpleasant consequences. These
ultimately manifest themselves under form of malfunction or
definitive failure of components and systems, or environmental
hazard. So far, manifold categories of inadvertent or deliberate
sources have been discovered to simultaneously produce useful
effects in some ways but adverse ones in others. In particular,
responsible for the growing interest in the last decades for
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) has been the progressive
miniaturisation and sensitivity of electronic components and
circuits, often operating in close proximity to relatively powerful
sources of electromagnetic interference. Potential authors of books
on the subject-matter are fully aware of the fact that planning
production of manageable handbooks capable to treat all the EMC
case studies of practical and long-lasting interest could result in
a questionable and difficult undertaking. Therefore, in addition to
textbooks providing a thorough background on basic aspects, thus
being well-tailored for students and those which want to get in
contact with this discipline, the most can be made to jointly
sustain a helpful and practicable publishing activity is to supply
specialised monographs or miscellanies of selected topics. Such
resources are preferentially addressed to post-graduate students,
researchers and designers, often employed in the forefront of
research or engaged for remodelling design paradigms. Hence, the
prerequisite for such a class of publications should consist in
arousing critical sense and promoting new ideas. This is the object
of the present book which tries to rather discuss special subjects,
or throw out suggestions for reformulating conventional approaches,
than to appear as a reference text. A common motivation encouraged
the contributors to bringing together a number of accounts of the
research that they have undertaken over the late years: willing to
fill the important need of covering EMC topics rather proper to
transmission and distribution of electric power than, more usually,
to Electronics and Telecommunication Systems.
- EMC topics for Power Systems, at last
- Investigating EMC features of distributed and/or complex
systems.
- A broad body of knowledge for specific applications.
- A stimulating support for those which are engaged in the
forefront of research and design.
- An example of how breaking ideas should be encouraged and proudly
applied.
- A fruitful critique to overcomplicated and unpractical
models.
- A comprehensive resource to estimate the important role of EMC at
lower frequencies.
Since the 1970's, there has been a great deal of research effort
spent on studying
chaotic systems and the properties of the chaotic signals
generated. Characterized by their wideband, impulse-like
autocorrelation and low cross-correlation properties, chaotic
signals are useful spread-spectrum signals for carrying digital
information. Spectrum spreading has become one of the most popular
modulation techniques for high-speed wireless communications. It
makes use of signals of very wide bandwidth to carry information at
relatively low data rates, and possesses advantages such as low
probability of interception, resistance to jamming, multiple-access
capability and mitigation to multipath effect, which are
particularly important in a wireless scenario. In addition to
enjoying the aforementioned benefits, chaotic signals can be
generated using simple circuitries, thus lowering the cost of
transceivers.
Early study of chaos-based communication systems was focused on a
single-user case. In the past few years, more effort has been put
on investigating systems with multiple-access capability, which is
a key feature of spread-spectrum communication systems. This book
presents a detailed study of some multiple-access schemes used for
chaos-based communications, and evaluates their performance. In
addition, the effectiveness of the multiuser detection techniques,
whose primary objective is to reduce interference between users and
hence improve performance, is evaluated in the context of
multiple-access digital communication systems.
* Hot research topic
* Describes communication technologies for the future
* Authors among the pioneers researching in chaos-based
communications
As a step-by-step guide from circuit design to finished product,
this practical electronics book actually explains how to select the
right tools and components for the job, use a soldering iron, etch
a printed circuit board and mount the finished product in a case -
and puts skills into practice through simple self-build projects.
Whilst most electronics texts focus on theoretical knowledge, Keith
Brindley presents a genuinely 'practical' bench guide and reference
for electronics experimenters. The straightforward, interactive
style of this book makes it ideal for home electronics work and
particularly suitable as an introduction to university lab courses
for students who are not familiar with hands-on electronics
construction. The book also lends itself as a self-contained
resource for secondary school and vocational course classroom
projects.
* Master the practical techniques of electronics construction, from
using a soldering iron to etching a printed circuit board, and
mounting the finished product in a case
* Apply practical electronics skills through a series of simple
self-build projects
* A bench reference guide to selecting and using the right tools,
techniques and components, whatever your project
SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are at the
heart of the modern industrial enterprise ranging from mining
plants, water and electrical utility installations to oil and gas
plants. In a market that is crowded with high-level monographs and
reference guides, more practical information for professional
engineers is required. This book covers the essentials of SCADA
communication systems focussing on DNP3, the IEC 60870.5 standard
and other new developments in this area. It commences with a brief
review of the fundamentals of SCADA systems' hardware, software and
the communications systems (such as RS-232, RS-485, Ethernet and
TCP/IP) that connect the SCADA Modules together. A solid review is
then done on the DNP3 and IEC 60870.5 protocols where its features,
message structure, practical benefits and applications are
discussed. This book provides you with the knowledge to design your
next SCADA system more effectively with a focus on using the latest
communications technologies available.
* Covers the essentials of SCADA communication systems and other
new developments in this area
* Covers a wide range of specialist networking topics and other
topics ideal for practicing engineers and technicians looking to
further and develop their knowledge of the subject
* Extremely timely subject as the industry has made a strong
movement towards standard protocols in modern SCADA communications
systems
New, updated and expanded topics in the fourth edition include:
EBCDIC, Grey code, practical applications of flip-flops, linear and
shaft encoders, memory elements and FPGAs. The section on
fault-finding has been expanded. A new chapter is dedicated to the
interface between digital components and analog voltages.
*A highly accessible, comprehensive and fully up to date digital
systems text
*A well known and respected text now revamped for current
courses
*Part of the Newnes suite of texts for HND/1st year modules
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Every bit of information that circulates the internet across the
globe is a pulse of light, that at some point will need to be
converted to an electric signal in order to be processed by the
electronic circuitry in our data centers, computers, and cell
phones. Photodetectors (PD's) perform this conversion with ultra
high speed and efficiency, in addition to being ubiquitously
present in many other devices ranging from the mundane TV remote
controls, to ultra high resolution instrumentation used in Laser
Interferometer Gravitational Wave Observatory (LIGO) that reach the
edge of the universe and measure gravitational waves. The second
edition of "Photodetectors" fully updates the popular first edition
with updated information covering the state-of-the-art in modern
photodetectors. The 2nd edition starts with basic metrology of
photodetectors and common figures-of-merit to compare various
devices. It follows with chapters that discuss single-photon
detection with Avalanche Photodiodes; organic photodetectors that
can be inkjet printed; and silicon-germanium PDs popular in
burgeoning field of Silicon Photonics. Internationally recognized
experts contribute chapters on one-dimensional, nanowire, PDs as
well as high speed zero-dimensional, quantum dot, versions that
increase the spectral span as well as speed and sensitivity of PDs
and can be produced on various substrates. Solar-blind PDs that
operate in harsh environments such as deep space, or rocket
engines, are reviewed and new devices in GaN technology . Novel
Plasmonic PDs, as well as devices which employ micro-plasma of
confined charge in order to make devices that overcome speed
limitation of transfer of electronic charge, are covered in other
chapters. Using different, novel technologies, CMOS compatible
devices are described in two chapters, and ultra high speed PDs
that use low-temperature-grown GaAs (LT-GaAs) to detect fast THz
signals are reviewed in another chapter. Photodetectors used in
application areas of Silicon-Photonics and Microwave-Photonics are
reviewed in final chapters of this book. All chapters are of a
review nature, providing a perspective of the field before
concentrating on particular advancements. As such, the book should
appeal to a wide audience that ranges from those with general
interest in the topic, to practitioners, graduate students and
experts who are interested in the state-of-the-art in
photodetection.
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